A person recognized as a victim in criminal proceedings is entitled to state compensation if the criminal offense has resulted in any of the following consequences:
- the death of the person,
- serious or moderate bodily injury inflicted on the victim,
- the victim’s modesty or sexual integrity has been violated,
- the victim is a victim of human trafficking,
- the victim has been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C.
To receive state compensation, a person must complete and submit the state compensation application form to the Court Administration, accompanied by the relevant documents:
- a statement from the presiding judge if no final decision has been issued in the criminal proceedings at the time the state compensation is requested;
- the final decision of the presiding judge that has entered into force, if the criminal proceedings have been concluded at the time of applying for state compensation or the presiding judge’s decision to terminate the criminal proceedings due to circumstances that do not exonerate the person has entered into force. If the compensation for harm caused by a criminal offense, as determined for the victim in criminal or civil proceedings by a court judgment or the final decision of the prosecutor, has not been paid or has been paid only partially, an enforcement document shall be attached to the final decision of the prosecutor, or the prosecutor shall indicate to which sworn bailiff it has been submitted for compulsory enforcement.
- A claim for state compensation must be submitted to the Court Administration within three years from the date on which the person was recognized as a victim or became aware of the facts entitling them to do so.
More info: https://www.ta.gov.lv/lv/kompensacijas-sanemsana